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All corners of this floating world, swept

for percussion trio

Year:  2013   ·  Duration:  8m 37s
Instrumentation:  Vibraphone, Marimba, Medium tam-tam, 4x Shakers, 2x Tambourines, Bongos (high and low), Small drum, Large drum, 3x Bows, Friction mallet (superball)

Year:  2013
Duration:  8m 37s
Instrumentation  Vibraphone, Marimba, Mediu...

Composer:   Gemma Peacocke

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About

The influence of Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian, and Malian rhythms is central to this work for three percussionists. Set in six interlinked movements, the work combines interpretations of ancient rhythmic patterns with aggressive bursts of energy and extended playing techniques.

Un-pitched South American percussion instruments and Chinese drums interplay with western, pitched percussion as the work moves through contrasting energetic rhythmic sections into eerie and suspenseful passages.

Complex arrays of cross-rhythms give way to almost motionless passages of uneasiness. The uneasiness is extended by a shifting tonal centre.

The title of the piece is taken from the final line of the haiku Year's End, by the Japanese poet Basho.


Difficulty note

This work is suitable for university-level percussion trios and above